Iolite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Iolite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Iolite and Honey Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Iolite and Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Iolite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iolite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iolite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iolite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.